Insurance

Medical and dental costs are very high in Sweden. Therefore it is important to have the proper insurance before arriving in Sweden.

EU citizens

Sweden has reciprocal agreements concerning health care with a range of countries (most EU/EEA countries). Those of you coming from a country within the EU/EEA, need to bring along your European Health Insurance Card (former E128/E111). The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) guarantees that you receive the same medical care as Swedes, at the same cost.

Students from an EU/EEA country should contact the appropriate authority in their home country (usually the Social Insurance Office) in order to obtain the form (E128/E111) or EHIC.

Non-EU citizens

Students from countries which do not have such agreements with Sweden are required to pay their medical fees in full, so it is important that you have private international insurance that covers, for instance, accidents and illnesses, medical care, hospital treatment, theft, etc.

Usually, you need to underwrite the insurance before you arrive in Sweden.

Health insurance is necessary for a residence permit.

Tuition-paying students

Tuition-paying students are covered by a limited form of health insurance through the University of Skövde. The insurance (FAS) covers emergency medical and dental care 24-hours a day from two weeks before the semester starts until two weeks after the semester ends. It does not cover, for instance, student property or physical examinations and return visits.Therefore, we strongly recommend you to ensure that you take out complementary insurance, so that you don't face unexpected expenses.

Non-EU citizens with residence permits for study are not covered by the Swedish Medical System. Medical care is very expensive in Sweden, so it is important for your own well-being that you have a good personal insurance.

Exchange students

Exchange students are covered by another form of insurance through the University of Skövde (Student IN). This insurance covers emergency medical and dental care as well as some personal property. With this insurance, you are covered 24-hours a day from two weeks before the semester begins until two weeks after the semester ends as well as during direct travel between your home country and Sweden. It does not cover, for instance, physical examinations, return visits and loss of property left in storage.Therefore, we recommend you to take out complementary insurance to avoid facing unexpected expenses.